MSA semi-classi value

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Carlos Polidura
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MSA semi-classi value

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What would be the estimated value for an MSA semi-classic pedal steel guitar in excellent condition.
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a lot depends on how many pedals, knees, condition, as always.. i have seen these with 3 and 1 or 2 or with 3 and 4... Makes a difference.. if its a 3 and 4, I would say around $1500 would be a starting point, bit more or less depending on condition...
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Hey Carlos! I don't know the answer to your question; but, it's good to "see" you again.
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Is the guitar a S10 single neck, Or D10 double neck? Is the guitar body finished wood, Or formica covered. How many pedals, Knee levers does the guitar have? Is there a case with the guitar? What shape is the case in? What kind of pickups are on the guitar.
These specs. are needed to appraise a guitar, And put a value on the guitar.
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It's a single neck, three and one, mica finish. all original.
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The MSA equivalent to a Maverick entry level instrument, worth a few hundred bucks if it's all there IMHO.
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Pics would help. I think there were 2 versions of the Semi-Classic. One pre Micro, very basic and one post with all pull mechanics.
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As far as I know:

1.)There were no double-neck Semi Classic guitars.

2.)All of the Semi Classics were all-pull models.

3.)The Semi Classics, design wise, were light years ahead of the Mavericks.
They were an adjustable all-pull design, double raise/lower changer, with stainless steel and aluminum parts (no pot metal or aluminum castings),

4.) They should not be confused with the MSA "entry level" guitars (the Red Baron and Sidekick models), which were roughly comparable to the Mavericks.
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Thank you Donny, always with the news we can use :)